The Association of Resident Doctors (ARD), Benue State University Teaching Hospital (BSUTH), Makurdi, has suspended its indefinite strike which began on Monday on the 11th of August.
Announcing the suspension in a statement, ARD President, Igbah Terhile, said the decision followed swift intervention by the Benue State Government. According to him, Governor Hyacinth Alia approved the immediate payment of entitlements owed to the doctors, who have resumed full medical services at the facility effective Thursday, 20th August, 2025.
Terhile described the Governor’s action as a clear demonstration of his commitment to the welfare of healthcare professionals and the wellbeing of residents.
He added that the decision to suspend the strike was taken in the best interest of patients who had suffered disruptions in healthcare delivery.
“The ARD appreciates the governor’s prompt response and we assure the public that we will continue to engage with government in good faith,” he said.
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The ARD president further appealed to hospital staff and the general public to support the renewed commitment to quality healthcare delivery at BSUTH.
He stressed that cooperation among all stakeholders was crucial in sustaining industrial harmony in the state’s health sector.
With the suspension of the strike, patients have been advised to access medical consultations, treatment, and other services at the hospital without fear of disruption.
(Editor: Ena Agbanoma)
